The Promise We Assume Is Protected As we celebrate the enduring promise of America’s founding principles, it’s worth asking a difficult question: What happens when a constitutional guarantee exists on paper… but quietly fails in practice? On this episode of Going Big! , I sat down with David Carroll and Aditi Goel to discuss a crisis that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans each year — many of whom never realize their rights were compromised. At stake is one of the mos

A Different Kind of Risk What does it look like to take a leap that most people would call risky… but you don’t see as risky at all? In this episode of Going Big!, Senator Rand Paul shares the deeply personal story behind his decision to run for the U.S. Senate — a decision that began not with a perfectly crafted political plan, but with a spontaneous conversation that briefly landed him in the doghouse at home. Instead of calculating odds and polling data, he saw something d

From the Basketball Court to the Governor’s Mansion: A Story of Risk, Reinvention, and Purpose What does it look like to leave a successful business career and step into the political arena for the first time — and win? In this episode of Going Big!, Kevin Gentry sits down with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to unpack a journey that few could have predicted. Before he ever ran for office, Youngkin built a decades-long career in private equity, rising to become co-CEO of The

https://youtu.be/1XsXxqENwxE?si=w7Bn4IA7y0sfRwBq The American Dream is Still Alive: Congressman Burgess Owens on Going Big From Super Bowl champion to U.S. Congressman, Burgess Owens has lived a life defined by grit, faith, and a relentless pursuit of purpose. On this episode of the Going Big! podcast, Kevin Gentry sits down with Owens to explore a life journey that began in the segregated South and has led all the way to the halls of Congress—and the powerful lessons he’s pi

Prosperity Through People and Policy: Dr. Art Laffer & Lord Matthew Elliott on Going Big Few figures have shaped the global economic conversation quite like Dr. Art Laffer, the economist behind the legendary "Laffer Curve," and Lord Matthew Elliott, the strategic mind behind Brexit. In this episode of the Going Big podcast, Kevin Gentry sits down with both men to explore their latest book, Prosperity Through Growth , and how individuals, not governments, are the real engine

Kay Coles James is a remarkable figure whose life and career exemplify dedication, faith, and impactful leadership. From humble beginnings in Portsmouth, Virginia, she rose to serve in the White House, lead influential organizations, and establish the Gloucester Institute—a unique platform focused on cultivating future leaders and bridging political divides. In this blog post, we explore her inspiring story, leadership philosophy, and her vision for shaping the next generatio